Essay On My Educational Experiences.I grew up in a family of blue collar workers; consequently education was not a priority. No one went to college; everyone worked entry level jobs. The importance of education was never instilled upon me as I grew up. I attended an inner city high school for 2 years, but due to the lack of guidance at home, I skipped a lot of school in 12th grade. As a result, my parents withdrew me; their attitude was that if I was not going to attend school, I had to go to work. This was the beginning of my life long career of minimum wage jobs and low level entry positions mostly in the food service industry.
Without encouragement and positive educational influence from my family, I became accustomed to these jobs and endured them for years. As I became older and examined the results of my career choices, which were forcing me to live from pay check to pay check, I realized how much I have missed out on by not finishing high school and continuing on to college.After going through some life changing events, I was brought back full circle to Miami where I grew up.
Work is extremely hard to find here, so I was encouraged by my counselor at South Florida Workforce to enroll in an educational program. However, I needed a GED to qualify. I always wanted to get my diploma, but I never had the self-confidence nor reason to pursue it. The thought of being educated in something that I like to do, helping others and being emotionally successful in a career excited me! Yet, it also scared me, because I thought it would be difficult to return to school at my age.
I knew at this point in my life it was time to make the propermoves to ensure a future that would be emotionally and financially stable.I chose to go forth with determination and commitment and get my GED, then continue into professional schooling. I enrolled in the Miami Dade College GED program; and as a result, my life has changed in the most wonderful way. Going back to school and being in an educational environment has boosted my self-esteem.
Meeting other people my age who are pursuing the same goals has opened my eyes. I have developed a new, profound respect for instructors who demonstrate an unending commitment to teaching and helping students. Teachers are angels without wings.In closing, I want to say that it is never too late to pursue an education and further your outlook on life to reach the higher standards we all deserve.
I am forever grateful and blessed to have had the chance to realize that THIS is an opportunity that will benefit me in the most positive way; and therefore, I would also like to thank all the kind people that guided me along my journey.
Without encouragement and positive educational influence from my family, I became accustomed to these jobs and endured them for years. As I became older and examined the results of my career choices, which were forcing me to live from pay check to pay check, I realized how much I have missed out on by not finishing high school and continuing on to college.After going through some life changing events, I was brought back full circle to Miami where I grew up.
Work is extremely hard to find here, so I was encouraged by my counselor at South Florida Workforce to enroll in an educational program. However, I needed a GED to qualify. I always wanted to get my diploma, but I never had the self-confidence nor reason to pursue it. The thought of being educated in something that I like to do, helping others and being emotionally successful in a career excited me! Yet, it also scared me, because I thought it would be difficult to return to school at my age.
I knew at this point in my life it was time to make the propermoves to ensure a future that would be emotionally and financially stable.I chose to go forth with determination and commitment and get my GED, then continue into professional schooling. I enrolled in the Miami Dade College GED program; and as a result, my life has changed in the most wonderful way. Going back to school and being in an educational environment has boosted my self-esteem.
Meeting other people my age who are pursuing the same goals has opened my eyes. I have developed a new, profound respect for instructors who demonstrate an unending commitment to teaching and helping students. Teachers are angels without wings.In closing, I want to say that it is never too late to pursue an education and further your outlook on life to reach the higher standards we all deserve.
I am forever grateful and blessed to have had the chance to realize that THIS is an opportunity that will benefit me in the most positive way; and therefore, I would also like to thank all the kind people that guided me along my journey.
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